ABET Computer Science Accreditation

The University of Missouri program, B.S. Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org), under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Science and Similarly Named Computing Programs.

Computer Science Program Educational Objectives

The current educational objectives of the Computer Science program are:

• Graduates will meet the expectations of employers of computer scientists.
• Graduates will be well prepared to pursue advanced study if they so desire.
• Graduates will pursue leadership positions in their profession and/or communities.

Computer Science Student Outcomes

Graduates of the program will have an ability to:

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
6. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

CS Undergraduate Enrollment and Degrees Awarded